Best Links in Ulster award for Portsalon
Portsalon GC was honoured this week to be awarded the Best Links in Ulster prize at the Golfers Guide to Ireland awards held at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Resort.
Captain Pat Horner collected the crystal as the 31st edition of the awards ceremony was held at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort in Dundalk this week, where industry leaders, enthusiasts and guests gathered to celebrate the very best in Irish golf.
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Attendees included notable representatives from the Irish golf community - RTÉ golf correspondent, Greg Allen, and Guest of Honour, Des Smyth with Cormac Devlin TD present for the prize giving.

Christmas Hamper
Congratulations to Gerard Dorrian who took out the final big prize of the calendar year on Sunday, winning the Gents Christmas Hamper with a magnificent tally of 45 points as he edged out Bradley Boyle and Paddy Kelly Jnr by one. Ryan McGettigan took out the gross prize, shooting 36 gross points.

Club Results
Saturday November 30th
Winner: Stephen Boucher (12) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Eunan McGarrigle (6) – 38 pts
Gross: Kevin Hensey (1) – 35 gross pts
Third: Martin McFadden (16) – 37 pts

Sunday December 1st – Gents Hamper
Winner: Gerard Dorrian (17) – 45 pts
Runner-up: Bradley Boyle (26) – 44 pts BOT
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (1) – 36 gross pts
Third: Paddy Kelly (20) – 44 pts

Ladies News

Christmas Hamper
The ladies hamper due to be played for on Saturday 7th December has been postponed until the Spring. Congratulations to Gerard Dorrian, winner of the gents Christmas Hamper.

Ladies Winter Links
The links are due to be played on December 12th, having been postponed I November. Here’s hoping for much improved weather. If you have already booked a time, you will need to rebook again. BRS will open one week before or call the pro shop on 074 915 9459.

​Club News
Christmas Hamper
The annual Christmas Hamper for Gents will take place on December 1st. Full details to follow.

Ropes in play
Members will note that the ropes are now in place to protect the surrounds of the green during the winter months when growth is at its poorest. All members are kindly asked to observe that trollies and buggies are not permitted inside the ropes. Please adhere by following the designated path around the greens and onwards to the next tees.

Club Results
Wednesday November 13th
Winner: Finbarr McNamee (13) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Shane McNamee (21) – 40 pts BOT
Gross: David McCormick (2) – 34 gross pts
Third: Brian Carney (25) – 40 pts

Saturday November 16th
Winner: Shaun Campbell (17) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Paddy Merritt (15) – 40 pts
Gross: Sean Forbes (5) – 31 gross pts
Third: Martin McFadden (22) – 39 pts

Sunday November 17th
Winner: Paul Gallagher (10) – 41 pts BOT
Runner-up: Barry Keeney (21) – 41 pts
Gross: David Bonner (6) – 34 gross pts
Third: James Duffy (18) – 38 pts

Ladies News and Results

Breast Cancer Fundraiser
A wonderful amount of €1000 was raised by the Ladies Branch over the month of October for Breast Cancer Research. Lady Captain Noreen would like to thank all those who participated in the Play in Pink Open, bought tickets for the Pink Raffle, contributed to the October Monthly re-entries or donated in any way.


Christmas Hamper and Dinner
The final date for entry to the Christmas Hamper competition is Sunday 25th. Please have your names, and entry fee of €15 paid by this date. All details are in the locker room. The Hamper will be played on Saturday 30th November. Lady Beginners will play for their Hamper on Friday 29th November. The presentation and dinner for everyone will follow on Saturday 30th.


Ladies Winter Links
The booking system will open for the Ladies on Thursday 21st at 8am to be played on Thursday 28th November.

Deepest Condolences
Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies branch wish to extend their sympathy to Alison Kilgore, following the recent passing of her mother, Elizabeth Whiteside in Derry. May her gentle soul rest peacefully.

Club News
Christmas Hamper
The annual Christmas Hamper for Ladies & Gents will take place on the weekend of November 30th & December 1st. Full details to follow.

Club Results
Wednesday 30th October
Winner: Charlie McCahill (21) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Fergus Friel (23) – 40 pts
Gross: Chris Duffy (1) – 33 gross pts
Third: Paul Gallagher (11) – 39 pts

Saturday 9th November
Winner: John McGettigan (15) – 40 pts
Runner-up: John Shields (14) – 38 pts
Gross: Diarmuid Logue (7) – 30 gross pts
Third: Ian McGeever (15) – 36 pts

​Sunday 10th November
Winner: John Overend (32) – 43 pts BOT
Runner-up: Paddy McGroarty (9) – 43 pts
Gross: Patsy Lafferty (4) – 33 gross pts
Third: Gary McBride (20) – 40 pts

Ladies News and Results
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially if you add your name to the Christmas Hamper competition entries. The notice is in the locker room, and as always a draw will be made for the Hamper Competition to be held on the 30th November. It’s always a great day, dinner and presentation of outstanding prizes as well as the Hampers. The lovely part of this competition is there’s always something for everyone!

The Pink Raffle Draw took place on Sunday past. All funds raised are being donated to the Breast Cancer Research. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser.

Winners are as follows:
Winner – Marty Cullen
2nd – Anne Condon
3rd - K. McKeague
4th – Roseanne Logue

October Monthly Re-entry Competition
Winner – Mary Barrett
Runner-Up – Deirdre Hensey

Sunday Members Competition 10th November
Winner - Dana Clinton 37pts
Runner-Up – Claire McGonagle 35pts


Ladies News and Results

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially if you add your name to the Christmas Hamper competition entries. The notice is in the locker room, and as always a draw will be made for the Hamper Competition to be held on the 30th November. It’s always a great day, dinner and presentation of outstanding prizes as well as the Hampers. The lovely part of this competition is there’s always something for everyone!
The Pink Raffle Draw took place on Sunday past. All funds raised are being donated to Breast Cancer Research. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser.


Winners are as follows:

Winner – Marty Cullen
2nd – Anne Condon
3rd - K. McKeague
4th – Roseanne Logue

October Monthly Re-entry Competition
Winner – Mary Barrett
Runner-Up – Deirdre Hensey

Sunday Members Competition 10th November
Winner - Dana Clinton 37pts
Runner-Up – Claire McGonagle 35pts

​Club News
Social night in the clubhouse
This Friday, November 8th, there will be a social night in the clubhouse to celebrate out Donegal Junior League and Donegal League winning teams from this season. The evening has been organised by team captains Dermot Shields and Cathal Canning and all are welcome to attend. Finger food will be served at 8.00pm and music will follow via The Ferryman aka Kevin Boyce, the man that can putt in the dark when needed!

Club Results
Wednesday 30th October
Winner: John McGinley (25) – 44 pts BOT
Runner-up: Marty Doran (29) – 44 pts
Gross: Shane Magee (2) – 34 gross pts
Third: Paul Gallagher (11) – 40 pts

Saturday 2nd November
Winner: Joe Coyle (12) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Trevor Duncan (18) – 42 pts
Gross: Pascal Cullen (4) – 31 gross pts
Third: Paddy Merritt (16) – 40 pts

Sunday 20th October
Winner: Gareth McLarnon (12) – 44 pts
Runner-up: Ray Devenney (20) – 39 pts BOT
Gross: Shane Magee (2) – 35 gross pts
Third: Paul Travers (15) – 39 pts

Ladies News and Results
There was nothing to scare Kathleen Rodgers at the Ladies Winter Links on Halloween. There were a few treats at the start thanks to Lady Captain Noreen and plenty of skill, with a winning score of 43pts on a glorious day of early winter sunshine. The Gweedore ladies took to the course early and were rewarded with 3 out of 4 placings on the day!

The next Ladies Winter Links will be played on Thursday 28th November.

The Pink Raffle has concluded, and winning tickets will be drawn this weekend, so don’t throw anything away yet!

Dare I say it but the Ladies Christmas Hamper Competition will take place on the 30th November. Keep your eyes peeled for notices in the ladies locker room.

Results Ladies Winter Links Thursday 31st Oct.
Winner – Kathleen Rodgers (16) – 43pts Gweedore
Runner-Up – Breege McDonagh (45) – 37pts Letterkenny
Gross – Mandy Coyne (7) – 25 Gross pts Portsalon
3rd – Brid Ui Chearnaigh (23) – 37pts Gweedore
4th - Mairead Harkin (21) – 36pts BOT Gweedore
5th – Margaret McColgan (15) – 36pts BOT Buncrana

Front 9 : Anne-Louise Hicks (27) – 20pts
Back 9: Rena O’Herlihy (36) – 23pts
2’s: Anne Condon, Kathleen Rodgers

Sunday Members Results
Winner : Ita Ward - 37pts
Runner-Up : Claire Ferry – 36pts BOT

Club Results
Wednesday 16th October
Winner: Finbarr McNamee (15) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Bernard Nash (25) – 40 pts
Gross: David McCormick (3) – 35 gross pts

Saturday 19th October
Winner: David McCormick (3) – 38 pts
Runner-up: Mark Bradley (22) – 36 pts
Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 35 gross pts
Third: Eunan McGarrigle (10) – 36 pts

​Sunday 20th October
Winner: John Shields (16) – 35 pts BOT
Runner-up: Brendan McHugh (16) – 35 pts

Ladies News

Sunday Members Competition
The weekend weather caused a bit of a storm to our fixtures. As a result, we had no weekend competitions. However, there is not a huge deal of surprise to see that Lady Captain Noreen McConigley has won the September monthly re-enter competition. Deirdre Hensey was runner-up. Both being the in-form ladies at the moment.

Ladies Winter Links
The timesheet will shortly open for the Winter Links starting on Oct 31st. Book on BRS or call the club (074) 915 9459.

Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser
A wee reminder that all entry fees from the October re-enter competitions plus the Pink Raffle will be donated at the end of October. Tickets for the draw may be purchased in the shop.

Other news
Congratulations to the ladies from Gweedore Golf Club who won the 2024 Máire O’Donnell Trophy.

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​Club News
Donegal League title for Charlie's Angels
Portsalon were crowned winners of the Paddy Carr Donegal League for the first time in 21 years on Saturday after a hard-earned result in Gweedore.
Leading 5-0 after the first leg, Portsalon ventured west knowing that a half-point would secure the trophy, but also safe in the knowledge that a strong Gweedore team had it within their capabilities to turn things around.
Team Captain Cathal Canning could take nothing for granted and faced an anxious afternoon as the Gweedore lads made inroads in every direction.
As the front matches reached the turn it was the pairing of Johnny Shields and Kevin Boyce in match one against Hugh Gallagher and Michael McBride that were looking to be Portsalon's strongest hope of getting the decisive result.
They went 2up in the match for the first time after 14th hole and maintained that advantage playing the 16th, where Johnny Shields holed out from 3.5 feet for par to leave the match dormie and thus secure the half-point required for Portsalon to win the Donegal League crown.
While the remaining games were all called in, Sean Sweeney and his Gweedore side will know that they were going to make a tremendous scrap of it, leading as they were in the four remaining matches that were stretched back as far as 10th tee, all with very little in them.
For Portsalon, however, it was a definite mix of relief and elation to get over the line on a day when gusting winds in Magheragallon made the playing conditions extremely tough for all concerned.
After some near misses in the Donegal League over the last decade, this was the culmination of a long journey for team skipper Cathal Canning.
Charlie has overseen our Donegal League team almost exclusively since 2008 and has poured his heart and soul into the event, both as a player and non-playing captain in that time, rightfully putting the Donegal League where it should be – at the front and centre as one of the most coveted team events each year.
A massive congratulations is due to him and to his teams - those that played on Saturday afternoon, those that helped get the team into the final and everyone that had donned the Portsalon colours in this competition over recent years to try and finally win it once more.
Commiserations on this occasion to a fine Gweedore team, themselves playing in a first final for some time. With the talent on display and the strongest senior scratch team in the county, it is only likely to be their first chance and certainly not their last. Thanks to Sean and his team for the wonderful welcome and hospitality throughout and the spirit both legs were played – the way that the Donegal League should be.



















​​Club Results
Wednesday 9th October
Winner: Cathal Toland (16) – 37 pts BOT
Runner-up: Gerard Duffy (13) – 37 pts

Saturday 12th October
Winner: Paul Whorton (2) – 37 pts
Runner-up: Patrick Kelly (20) – 36 pts

Sunday 13th October
Winner: Ronan McAteer (10) – 41 pts BOT
Runner-up: Chuck McTaggart (13) – 41 pts
Gross: Sean Forbes (5) – 31 gross pts
Third: Joe Coyle (11) – 40 pts



Ladies News

Members Competition
It’s not often I start with the winner of the Sunday Members competition but given that Deirdre Hensey shook off a bit of jet lag travelling home at 7am, and still managed to return the best card, having taken to the course in freezing cold biting winds, she deserves this week’s headline!

Donegal League
Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies branch extend their warmest congratulations to Cathal Canning’s team on their wonderful victory in the Donegal League for the first time in 21 years on Saturday in Gweedore. I think the celebrations might still be continuing!

New Lady Members
A huge Céad Míle Fáilte to our 9 new lady members from Lady Captain Noreen and all the members of Portsalon Golf Club. May you all enjoy many years of new friendships and golf in this wonderful club and course.

Breast Cancer Research
Just a wee reminder to everyone that all proceeds from our re-entry competition throughout the month of October will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. There is also a Pink Raffle for which tickets can be purchased in the shop and the draw will be at the end of the month.

Winter Links
The Ladies Winter Links will be played on 31st October. Unfortunately, stormy weather prevented the September Links from going ahead, so fingers crossed this time around!
Sunday Members
Winner – Deirdre Hensey 38pts
Runner-Up – Pamela Clinton 37pts Bot

​Club News
Johnny's still got the winning touch at 87!
Congrats are certainly due to our longest-standing member, Mr Johnny Strain, who won Wednesday's members competition with 41 points at the sprightly age of 87!
A member at Portsalon for more than six decades, it’s only a little over 12 months since he fired in a hole-in-one and he is living proof that age is just a number when the attitude remains good.
Here's to many more happy days on the course. Johnny is pictured after teeing off on the 2nd hole, with thanks to Claire McGonagle for the stunning pic that certainly does capture a man in a happy place.
Wednesday September 25th
Winner: Johnny Strain (34) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Noel Callaghan (36) – 39 pts
Gross: Sean Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts
Third: Seanan McAleer (15) – 38 pts
Home rule for Portsalon in Junior Scratch Matchplay
Portsalon GC were crowned Donegal Junior Scratch Matchplay champions on Sunday afternoon for the first time after a comprehensive win over outgoing holders Strabane.
Team captain Dermot Shields and his squad capped a magnificent season with a 3-0 success against a strong Strabane team, making the most of the home advantage they enjoyed for this once-off final.
An unforgettable summer's journey for this team included defeating Dunfanaghy in near pitch-dark conditions in round one and another hard fought success against Ballybofey & Stranorlar in the quarter-finals.
From the get-go, team captain Dermot would have been pinpointing progress into the last four, with Portsalon confirmed as the neutral venue for both semi-finals and the final this year.
Once they got that far, the team was fully aware the ball was in their court on home soil and they made no mistake.
The semi-final saw them overcoming North West GC 3-0 and it was the same story in the final against Strabane as each member of the Portsalon team stood up and was counted in a display of exceptional golf all round.
Testament to the strength and depth of the panel, over the semi-final and final, Portsalon won six matches and led the remaining four when they were called in – truly making the very most of the circumstances.
The Portsalon team on Sunday was made up of Kevin Boyce, Cathal Canning, Patrick McGowan, Daniel Shields and Davitt Walsh.
They were the five in position to don the black and yellow colours this time around, but along the way valuable contributions were made by Clive Davison, DP Logue, Ciaran McCormick, Kevin McGonagle and Ultan McGettigan and as any successful team will attest, success can only come from a strong and willing squad being formed.
Sunday's team is pictured with Team Captain Dermot Shields and Club Captain Pat Horner before teeing off against Strabane.
This was a really significant win for the club and an overdue gents team success and, it can only be hoped, the strong playing and capturing of silverware from this group of players will prove to be an inspiration and springboard for further Portsalon team success.
Huge congrats to all involved in this landmark Donegal Junior Scratch Matchplay success and thanks, as ever, to the Donegal Golf Committee for their hard work, dedication and commitment to protecting the wonderful array of Donegal golf championships that are contested annually and rank amongst the most keenly contested prizes in the golfing calendar.
Next up for Portsalon is this Sunday, when Team Captain Cathal Canning puts his Donegal League team into first leg action in the final against Gweedore. Tee-off is 1.00pm in Portsalon and all support is welcome.
Portsalon Scratch Cup in association with Manor Motors Open
Gross
Winner: Caolan Dunn (1) – 72 BOT
Runner-up: Enda Kennedy (1) – 72
Third: Seamus Conner (1) – 73
Nett Section
Winner: Paul McGuigan (6) – 76
Runner-up: Cian Page (5) – 71
Third: Jack Langan ( 8 ) – 72
Intermediate Scratch Cup
Gross
Winner: Liam Campbell (11) – 78
Runner-up: Ronan McAteer (11) -79
Third: Eoghan McGreilis (17) – 83
Nett section
Winner: Peter O'Donnell (15) – 70 BOT
Runner-up: Patrick O'Kane (15) 70 BOT
Third: Damion O'Donnell (18) – 70 BOT
Sunday Members – September 29th
Winner: Ray Devenney (20) – 67 nett
Runner-up: Johnny Moore (17) – 68 nett
Gross: Shaun Strain (7) – 77 gross
Third: Denis Friel (19) – 71 nett

Ladies News

A fond and sad farewell was bid to our dear friend and esteemed member of Portsalon Golf Club, Kathleen O’Toole this week. It’s fair to say that Kathleen loved her golf whether it was regular Sunday competitions or off on golf trips with her beloved daughter Dee and friends.

A proud and strong Fanad woman would be an understatement. She loved all things Fanad from holidays with her beloved sisters, hill trails, and trips locally with friends.
But ranking up there with a sense of deep pride, was her Captaincy of Portsalon Golf Club in 2003.

Together with Jackie Barrett, the 2003 Captain, they worked and strived to inspire many people to take up the wonderful game of golf.
Witty and welcoming with a natural flair for speech making, members and visitors loved Kathleen alike. A voice of reason, and impartiality she was a fantastic member and contributor to both the ladies branch and Portsalon Golf Club over many years.

Her commitment to the club did not end on completion of her Captain’s year. It is a testament to her great character that she took on many roles over the years and it is that legacy of work and diligence that saw the club grow and develop. Personally, she made me feel so welcome when I joined the Portsalon family, and she was never short of a quick witty remark when I lost the run of myself!

However, the passing of Kathleen at the weekend in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice could not be felt more keenly than by her beloved family. They were the breath that breathed life into her. John, Joe, Caroline, James, Deirdre, Michael, Aisling, her grandchildren and great grandchildren will carry forward her memory.

For Kathleen everything centered around her family and when she needed them most, they were with her as she passed.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

Play in Pink Ladies Open
Book on BRS or call the club (074) 915 9459 to book your tee time on Friday 4th Oct. This is such a worthy fundraiser for breast cancer research. There will also be a Pink Prize Draw, and the ever popular ‘pullouts’ for those who are there for prizegiving.

October re-entries will all be donated to the breast cancer research fund also.

Ladies Medal Result.

Winner Oct Medal – Deirdre Hensey 74.

​Club News
Junior Scratch Matchplay secures Strabane showdown
Congratulations to our Donegal Junior Scratch Matchplay team who made the most of home advantage on Sunday afternoon to win their semi-final tussle with North West GC.
Under the leadership of skipper Dermot Shields, the Portsalon team dominated and won the first three matches, ensuring the final two were called in whilst in strong positions.
North West had overcome Murvagh just 24 hours earlier to take their place in the last-four and it was always going to be a tough ask for the Lisfannon team to concede home advantage with the semi-finals and final pencilled in this year for the neutral venue in Portsalon.
Dermot's team consisted of Kevin Boyce, Cathal Canning, Patrick McGowan, Daniel Shields and Davitt Walsh and each member of the panel stood up to the test on Sunday with some exceptional golf that wouldn't have been out of place in the Senior Scratch semi-finals out in front of them.
Their reward is a place in the final this coming Sunday, September 29th, against the defending champions Strabane GC.
It certainly won't easy to topple Strabane, but once more the matches will be played in Portsalon, giving the team that best possible start.
They tee off at 1.30pm on Sunday in Portsalon and all support is welcome for Dermot and his team.
Seniors out of luck
It was a busy day for team golf on Sunday but, alas, no success for our Senior Scratch Matchplay team or the Donegal Seniors.
Stephen Connolly's Senior Scratch Matchplay ran into a strong Strabane team and, despite the home advantage, couldn't get the verdict in their semi-final as Strabane booked a date with defending champions Gweedore in the final.
Joe Hensey has led his Donegal Seniors admirably all summer but they were also foiled at the final hurdle on Sunday afternoon by Cloughaneely.
The first leg of the final ended all square in Portsalon, 2.5 matches apiece, ensuring it was very much advantage to the Falcarragh team for the second leg. Despite the best efforts of Captain Joe and his team, it was not to be as Cloughaneely won four matches at home.
Commiserations to both Portsalon teams on their defeats.
Club Results
Wednesday 18th September
Winner: Bernard McGettigan (31) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Kyle Loughrey (23) – 42 pts
Gross: Jack Patton (2) – 34 gross pts
Third: Niall Blaney (25) – 40 pts
Saturday 21st September
Winner: Mark Cohen (21) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Alan O'Doherty (13) – 42 pts
Gross: Shane Magee (2) – 31 gross pts
Third: Eunan McGlynn (12) – 41 pts
Sunday 22nd September
Winner: Joe Gallagher (17) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Marty Doran (31) – 39 pts BOT
Gross: Shane Magee (1) – 29 gross pts
Third: John Shields (15) – 39 pts

Ladies News

Matchplay Singles Final
The final of the ladies singles Matchplay took place between Mary Barrett and Deirdre O’Toole on Tuesday 17th Sept. I can only quote Mary Barrett who summed up the match as follows – “When Deirdre O’Toole is on her game, she is unbeatable!” The ladies shook hands on the 14th green at the end of a wonderful match. Deirdre O’Toole played an incredible match to win the 2024 singles Matchplay title and many congratulations from everyone to her.

Past Captain’s Day
The sun shone on the past captains as they took to the course on Saturday 21st Sept. A nice cup of coffee and a scone pre-golf went down very well, as the ladies' draw determined the order of play.
Anne Speedie got the measure of the course very quickly and by the back 9 was sinking putts unashamedly. While Brighidin Hawke gave her a run for her money up to the 18th, it was Anne who returned the best score of 42pts to win the Ladies Past Captains Trophy 2024 with an incredible 42pts. Brighidin came runner up with an excellent 40pts.

Ladies Winter Links
The ladies winter links kicks off on Thursday 26th September. There are still a few tee times available. Call the club on (074) 915 9459 to book.

Play in Pink Ladies Open
Fri 4th Oct is the ladies play in pink Open with funds raised going to Breast Cancer Research.
All funds from the ladies October Re-Entry are also being donated to this worthy cause.

Results

Past Captains
Winner – Anne Speedie 42pts
Runner-Up – Brighidin Hawke 40pts

Sunday Members Competition
Winner – Marian Overend 38pts
Runner-Up – Anne Busch 37pts

​Senior set for battle
Joe Hensey and his Donegal Seniors side are in a battle after the first instalment of their final against Cloughaneely.
The Falcarragh side emerged unscathed from that outing, taking 2.5 matches to equal the home side in Portsalon.
They go again in Cloughaneely on Sunday, 22nd September with a 1.00pm start. Best of luck to Joe and his team, all support welcome. 
Club Results 
Saturday 14th September
Winner: Joe Coyle (13) – 36 pts BOT
Runner-up: Alan O'Doherty (13) – 36 pts
Sunday 15th September
Winner: Brendan McHugh (17) – 38 pts BOT
Runner-up: Mark Cohen (20) – 38 pts
Gross: Daniel Shields (6) – 32 gross pts
Third: John Shields (16) – 37 pts
Sunday 1st September
Winner: Gerard Duffy (13) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Gerard Gallagher (22) – 40 pts BOT
Gross: Eamonn McConigley (5) – 30 gross pts
Third: Gary McBride (21) – 40 pts
Captain's Outing – Rosses Point Saturday 14th September
Winner: Charlie Hickland
Runner-up: Johnny Kelly
Third: Shane Sandilands 


Ladies News & Results

Mary McDaid Tournament.
The annual tournament for the much sought after Mary McDaid Trophy was won by the ladies from Letterkenny Golf Club on Saturday 14th September. 
Roisin Kerr, daughter of Mary McDaid represented the McDaid family in presenting the trophy, which is in memory of all deceased members of each of the clubs.
The three-ball team format made up of a member from each club, not only are playing for their club but also for their team. The added twist of each team being given the yellow ball, with every team member playing a hole in turn with the said yellow ball until it is either lost, sunk or handed back after the18 holes. The only pressure in golf is the weather. Allegedly!
Speaking of the weather – I would love to say it was a hot humid day, but alas the high winds, and rain persisted throughout. 
However, the day as always produced a great spirit of friendship among the ladies. Congratulations to Letterkenny on their great score.

Past Captain’s Day
Lady Captain Noreen wishes all the past Lady Captain’s a great day this Saturday. Tee times from 11am are reserved for the ladies preceded by tea and scones in the clubhouse at 10.15am. The annual Past Captain’s dinner will take place at 7.30pm.

Ladies Winter Links
The ladies winter links commences on Thursday 26th September. Book online on BRS or call the club house 074-915-9459

Play in Pink Ladies Open 4th October
Breast Cancer Research is the recipients of all funds raised from this fun event. Play in Pink is about rising awareness of breast cancer and research. 
Fri 4th October has been allocated as a Ladies Open to raise funds. Book online through BRS or call the club on 074-915-9459

October Re-Entry
All fees from the October Re-Entry competition will also be donated to the Breast Cancer Research fund. Remember, your first entry must be in a qualifying competition and thereafter for the rest of the month play as often as you can!

Results-

Mary McDaid Trophy – Letterkenny Golf Club
Team Results 
Winners – Team 6  - 101 pts Frances Shannon Portsalon, Kathleen Kelly Letterkenny, Hazel Russell Rosapenna.

Runners-Up  team 5 – 95 pts Roseanne Logue Portsalon, Angela Kilgallen Letterkenny, Terri Martin Rosapenna.

3rd – Team 7 91 pts Deirdre Hensey Portsalon, Lorna Reynolds Letterkenny, Terri McBride Rosapenna.

Overall Individual Winner – Gillian Dempsey Letterkenny 39 pts
Yellowball Winners Team 1 – Lady Captain Noreen McConigley Portsalon, Lady Captain Anne Flannery Letterkenny, Vice Lady Captain Helena McBride Rosapenna.

Sunday Members Results

Winner – Anne Speedie 34 pts Bot
Runner-Up Mae Blaney 34 pts.